Community supported agriculture: A commitment to a healthier diet

Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 20-37

  Cohen, J N ^a   Gearhart, S ^a   Garland, E ^a  

^a MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

Author keywords

Behavior change; Community food system; Community supported agriculture; CSA; Food environment; Local foods

Indexed keywords

AGRICULTURE; ARTICLE; BEHAVIOR CHANGE; COHORT ANALYSIS; COMMUNITY; COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE; COOKING; DIET; DIETARY INTAKE; E-MAIL; FOOD INDUSTRY; FRUIT; HEALTH SURVEY; HOME; HUMAN; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROSPECTIVE STUDY; UNITED STATES; VEGETABLE;

EID: 84868242593     PISSN: 19320248     EISSN: 19320256     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2012.651393     Document Type: Article

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